Christa Van Raalte

Christa van Raalte is Associate Professor of Film and Television at Bournemouth University, where she heads the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP). Previously Deputy Dean of Faculty, her research examines narrative representation, gender in screen media, and television industry labor practices.

Current projects include co-editing an anthology on action heroines and analyzing bullying in UK unscripted television. Publications address workforce diversity, media education, and management ethics, with industry-engaged studies like 'State of Play 2021'.

Teaching spans screenwriting, media theory, and industry research methodologies. External roles include AHRC Peer Review College membership and editorial engagements.